Fida Hussain Baloch, a Pakistani athlete, brought honor to her country by winning the Asian Bodybuilding Championship in Kyrgyzstan.
Baloch, a member of the WAPDA Sports Board, defeated an Indian opponent in the 90-kg division to claim the “Mr Asia” crown in the mega league. The athlete also took home a silver medal in the open division.
Ten Pakistani bodybuilders participated in the event’s 14 different competitions, and five of them were successful in winning medals.
Baloch received congratulations from President Arif Alvi for helping Pakistan and the Elite pro-card win the big championship.
Success in any sector is guaranteed by efforts and dedication, he asserted.
Shahid Afridi, a Pakistani cricketer, also praised Fida Hussain Baloch for upholding his country’s honor.
Congratulations Fida Hussain! U have made us all proud & proven if provided with the right tools & support one can do the impossible. #SAFsports mission is to empower young athletes to dream big & achieve their goals.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 5, 2022Ensuring #HopeNotOut with @SAFoundationN & @megastarsleague https://t.co/BlJAmmkTlu
Baloch was supported for the event by the cricketer’s non-profit organization, the Shahid Afridi Foundation.
Afridi sent his congratulations to Fida Hussain on Twitter. you have made us all proud and demonstrated that anyone can accomplish the impossible with the proper resources and assistance.
